Kinross - Destination Wine

FIVE EXCEPTIONAL WINERIES. ONE CELLAR DOOR.

Located in the heart of Gibbston, Kinross combines premium wine experiences
in the architecturally designed cellar door, seasonal dining in the bistro and
wine garden, and cosy cottage stays, all amongst the vines of a working
Central Otago vineyard.

CELLAR DOOR • WINE TASTINGS • BISTRO • COTTAGE STAYS • EVENTS

WINE TASTING EXPERIENCES

Whether you're just beginning your wine journey, or a seasoned wine enthusiast, Kinross offers wine tasting experiences designed to inspire, educate and delight.

Discover the stories, people and landscapes behind some of Central Otago's most celebrated wines.

Explore the options below to find the experience that's right for you.

EXPLORE THE OPTIONS

BISTRO

From generous bistro favourites and sharing plates, to light snacks and wood-fired pizzas, every dish is designed to be enjoyed alongside exceptional local wine and the stunning vineyard surroundings.

Whether gathering with friends over shared plates or settling in for a leisurely, the Bistro offers a relaxed and memorable dining experience in the heart of Gibbston.

Open all year round from 11am - 4.30pm. Walk ins most welcome.

BOOK YOUR TABLE

EXPLORE OUR WINE FAMILY

HAWKSHEAD

Denis Marshall, an ex-Minister of Conservation, and Ulrike Kurenbach, a Sommelier, have created a stunning boutique label, which has an uncompromising viticultural focus. Their winemaking philosophy centres around utilising Old World secrets, with a vibrant New Zealand personality.

SHOP HAWKSHEAD

VALLI

Valli Wine is revered around the globe for producing some of the world’s finest Pinot Noir. Winemakers Jen Parr and Grant Taylor are dedicated to crafting wines with honesty, integrity, and most importantly, a sense of place.

Global accolades are abundant for Valli, the most recent the Valli Gibbston Pinot Noir 2019 taking out the 'NZ's Best Red Wine' Trophy at the prestigious International Wine Challenge for 2022.

SHOP VALLI

HIGH GARDEN VINEYARD

High Garden is a tiny producer on the Gibbston back road that focuses solely on single vineyard wine, particularly a beautiful Pinot Noir that delivers truthful terroir expression. The owner - vigneron and Master of Wine Robin Tedder - is a passionate supporter of Gibbston and someone who champions the prestige and value of Central Otago wine on the global stage.

Robin has been creating exceptional wine since 1993. He became a Master of Wine in 1997, a prestigious title that only 417 people in the world hold, 16 of them in New Zealand.

SHOP HIGH GARDEN VINEYARD

WILD IRISHMAN

Wild Irishman as a label has its spiritual home in Gibbston, where its founding owner and winemaker Alan Brady spearheaded the first commercial winery in Central Otago.

Co-led now by another Irishman Brian Shaw, they focus on creating incredible wines which reflect the diversity of Central’s sub regions.

Between the old guy with 40 years’ experience of wine growing in Central Otago and the young guy with a modern winemaking degree, these two Irishmen separated by 50 years in age, share a passion for Pinot Noir and a deep respect for the soils and environmental influences that deliver their grapes.

SHOP HIGH GARDEN VINEYARD

KINROSS

Kinross' own wine label is all about doing things differently. Growing our own stunning wines onsite, as well as collaborating with some of the region's wisest and most creative to reinvigorate the industry and inspire a new generation of wine lovers to come explore our region.

Christine and John Erkkila have been proud custodians of the land in Gibbston since 2013, leading our team and inspiring change.

SHOP HIGH GARDEN VINEYARD

SHOP WINE

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